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Arizona Coyotes hold on for gutsy win over Los Angeles Kings

“The game was only the 16th time this season the Coyotes have carried a lead after the second period with this the fourth situation in the past week. With how scrambly play turned in the third, it’s clear they’re still learning how to protect an edge. But persevering against a tough Pacific Division rival was certainly progress.”

Arizona Sports

Brendan Perlini, Jordan Martinook shoot Coyotes past Kings

“Pearson finally got the Kings on the board with 11:22 remaining in the third period, but Perlini immediately responded with a wrist shot for his second career multigoal game. Brown followed up his own miss to cut the Kings’ deficit to 3-2 with 8:53 to play, only for Martinook to come up with a short-handed goal after Smith hit Brown in the face with his stick.”

NHL.com

Mike Smith makes 41 saves in Coyotes win

“Smith is 7-0-3 when facing 40 or more shots this season. … Kings forward Adrian Kempe made his NHL debut and started with the top line with Kopitar and Tyler Toffoli. Kempe had two shots and two hits in 15:18. … Pearson played his 200th NHL game.”

SB Nation – Five for Howling

Arizona Coyotes defeat arch-nemesis LA Kings 5 goals to 3

“Smith faced 21 shots in the third period alone. His huge effort kept the Coyotes ahead all night as a lesser goaltender would have crumbled under the pressure. Finished the night with a healthy .932 save percentage, making 41 saves on 44 shots.”